Ronald E. Utter
Jan 1, 2026
Oneonta – Ronald E. Utter, 87, passed away January 1, 2026 at Basset Medical Center, Cooperstown.
He was born on April 15, 1938 in Oneonta, the son of George B. and Leona J. (Elderkin) Utter.
He is survived by his; son, Brian E. Utter (Cindy); daughter, Ronda M. Hart; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren; sisters, Cheryl Lawyer...
Lillian Spina
Dec 29, 2025
Lillian Spina, “Nanny Sunshine” left our world too soon on December 29, 2025. While it deeply saddened us —and we wished we could have held onto her longer — we agree that if she were here today she would say: “You’re only allowed to feel sorry for yourself for 15 minutes.”
Those were her words of wisdom when things weren’t going...
Renee L. Evans
Dec 28, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, sister and sister-in-law, Renee Leslie Evans on December 28, 2025.
Born on January 29,1980, Renee grew up in West Milford, New Jersey, attending Our Lady Queen of Peace Grammar School and graduating from West Milford High School. Her love for literature and language...
Carol L. Fessenden
Dec 27, 2025
LAURENS – Carol L. Fessenden, 81, went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2025.
She was born August 22, 1944 in Oneonta, the daughter of Robert and Barbara (Neighbors) Sargent.
Carol graduated from Laurens Central School, Class of 1963. She married Howard L. Fessenden on May 25, 1965 at the Bible Baptist...
Francine S. Bailey
Dec 27, 2025
ONEONTA — Francine S. Bailey, a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and dear friend, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, at A.O. Fox Hospital, at the age of 79. She will be dearly missed.
She was born November 29, 1946, in Oneonta, the daughter of John and Janet (Chapman) Stevens. Francine graduated from Milford Central High...
Hank Burton
Dec 26, 2025
WESTFORD – Henry A. Burton, 64, passed away on December 26, 2025, peacefully in his home.
He was born May 22, 1961 in Cooperstown the son of Henry "Hank" and Myrna (Adair) Burton.
He graduated from Schenevus Central School and worked for the Local 17 Labor Union.
Hankie was an avid fisherman, and...
Ronald E. Brazier
Dec 23, 2025
Oneonta – Ronald E. Brazier, 85, passed away at home on December 23, 2025.
He was born in Oneonta, January 6, 1940 to Florence and Myron "Red" Brazier.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betsy; two beloved daughters, Amy Harvey (Craig) and Mary Stalder (David); 3 wonderful grandchildren, Erin and Nicholas Stalder...
Trisha Doherty
Dec 20, 2025
On December 20, 2025, daughter to Diane, Trisha Doherty joined her siblings Passion Sass and Edwin Baez and her adopted father Edward in heaven.
Adopted at 2 years old from an institution Trisha, born with Down's syndrome and a congenital heart condition, was given only a few years of life expectancy.
Despite this predicted fate,...
Mary Pitcher
Dec 16, 2025
Mary Pitcher, 71, of Westford NY, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 16, 2025.
She was born on October 2, 1954 to Constance and John Stehnacs. She grew up in Bayonne, NJ.
She moved to Westford when she married Clyde Pitcher Jr. on June 5, 1971. They were married for 54 years.
Mary's...
Jean Seroka
Dec 13, 2025
Jean (Wilson) Seroka of Otego, NY, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at home.
Jean was born in Nyack, NY on October 5, 1942, the only child of the late Edgar and Marion (Beasley) Wilson. In her words, she had an idyllic childhood in Nyack, along the Hudson River, describing herself as a "tomboy". She began...
James A. Bender
Dec 11, 2025
MARYLAND - James (Jim) Alvin Bender, 85, Maryland, passed away Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 at home and is now resting in the arms of his Savior, Jesus.
He was born March 26, 1940 to Ivan and Alice (Layman) Bender in Schenevus.
Jim attended Schenevus Central School where he met and later married his high school sweetheart, Mary Bishop, on Aug. 2, 1958...
Roger L. Thompson
Dec 10, 2025
Oneonta - Roger L. Thompson, 79, passed away December 10, 2025 at Albany Medical Center.
He was born January 19, 1946 in Oneonta, the son of Lynn and Anna (Ahlstedt) Thompson.
A Graveside service 10 a.m. Friday May 1, 2026 at Oneonta Plains Cemetery, with the Dr. Rev. Cynthia Walton-Leavitt officiating.
Arrangements are...
James Leonard Hannan
Nov 23, 2025
James Leonard Hannan was born November 8, 1932, in Baltimore, MD. James was the eldest child of James J. Hannan and Catherine M. (Hoffman) Hannan. After his mother's passing in 1944, James and his siblings, Joseph and Mary, were lovingly raised in the household of his maternal aunt, Dorothy (Hoffman) Kelm. Throughout his entire life, James considered Jack Williams,...
Josephine Florentina Liuba
Nov 23, 2025
Josephine Florentina Liuba passed through the gate of Heaven into the loving arms of Jesus on November 23, 2025.
She is the beloved daughter of Matei and Catherine (MacDonald) Liuba; granddaughter of Ron and Catherine MacDonald, Florentina Liuba and Stefan Liuba; niece of Craig and Liza, Cedric, Christine and Mark, and John; a great-niece to Constantin Liuba;...
George Robert Decker
Nov 22, 2025
George Robert Decker of Mt. Vision, born on December 12, 1946 to Firman Decker and Lillian (Grosse) Decker, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025. George passed in the family home he grew up in surrounded by family members. He was 78.
George was a storyteller who loved to joyfully recount past experiences, many of them funny,...
Mary K. Higgins
Nov 15, 2025
Hudson, Ohio - Mary K. Higgins, 86, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 15, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was the third of four children, born on August 24, 1939 to Clifford and Katharine Smith in Oneonta, New York. She and her family moved to Oneonta...
Carl Phillip Young
Nov 12, 2025
Carl Phillip "Phil" Young, 78, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in Cooperstown, NY with family by his side and in the continuing presence of the Creator. He was born May 18, 1947, in Henryetta, Oklahoma, on the Creek Nation, the son of Earnest B. Young and Ruth M. Conner.
Phil graduated from Midwest City High...
Harvey James Ferris
Nov 4, 2025
Schenevus
Harvey James Ferris, 19, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
He was born on November 15, 2005 in Cooperstown, the son of William Ferris and Kristina Buscema. Harvey worked as a Rockwall/Adventure Instructor along with the Maintenance Crew at The Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. Harvey's infectious smile and big heart carried through his...
Glenn P. Wright
Nov 3, 2025
ONEONTA - Glenn P. Wright, 86, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025.
He was born on August 14, 1939, in Compton, CA, the son of Walter and Laura (Florida) Wright. Glenn served in the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1974.
He was a dedicated member of the Elm Park United Methodist Church in Oneonta, where he sang in the...
James Michael Varco
Oct 28, 2025
Harpersfield – James Michael Varco, 72, passed away peacefully at his home on October 28, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on November 12, 1952, in White Plains, Jim was the beloved son of Louis Peter and Carolyn Lucille (Gentile) Varco. Jim grew up in Silver Lake and graduated from White Plains High...
